Ephrata Twp. man, who blamed demons and aliens for house fire, will serve up to 20 years in prison

An Ephrata Township man, whose testified that demons and aliens were responsible for burning down his family’s home, will spend up to 20 years in prison.

Judge Donald Totaro on Monday sentenced Joshua A. Witman, 34, to 5 to 20 years in state prison for setting fire to the house at 209 East Mohler Church Road on June 15, 2014, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s office.

Witman lived at the home with his mother. He was also was ordered to pay $91,000 in restitution for costs to rebuild the home.